Sonja LaRose
God saw she was getting tired and called Sonja Marie LaRose (nee Purdy) home into His loving arms on Sunday August 27, 2023, with her family by her side.
Beloved wife of 57 years of Raymond. Mother to Serena and Dwayne VanDenBrink, Grandmother of Bailey and Willy deJonge, Shelby and Dennis vanWijk, and Gigi of Christiaan, Rachel, Remko, and Aubrey.
Beloved wife of 57 years of Raymond. Mother to Serena and Dwayne VanDenBrink, Grandmother of Bailey and Willy deJonge, Shelby and Dennis vanWijk, and Gigi of Christiaan, Rachel, Remko, and Aubrey.
Survived by sisters-in-law Rochelle Boyd, Marlene Thomson, Brenda (Wayne) Pankratz, and her brother Ted (Deb) Purdy. Remembered by her nephews Gerald (Christine) Boyd, Jason Pankratz, Justin (Carly) Pankratz, Jered Pankratz and Donald (Deanna) Thomson, several great nieces and nephews, and four great great nieces.
Predeceased by her parents Martin and Reta Purdy, in-laws Leo and Ivy LaRose, great grandson Baby Bee, brothers-in-law Maxwell Boyd, and Tom Thomson, and niece Lesa Boyd.
Sonja was the secretary at Courtland Public school for over 20 years and loved every minute of it. Family bonds were made with her fellow co-workers that continued right up until her passing. For a decade she was a dedicated volunteer with the Relay for Life in Tillsonburg, and in 2009 she received a recognition certificate from the Town of Tillsonburg for her volunteer contributions to the community. In 2012 she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubliee Medal for her contributions to Canada. Sonja was a long-standing member of the Goshen Baptist Church family, serving in many different rolls over the years. No matter what Sonja volunteered with she dedicated her time whole heartedly to it. She will be greatly missed.
Sonja was the secretary at Courtland Public school for over 20 years and loved every minute of it. Family bonds were made with her fellow co-workers that continued right up until her passing. For a decade she was a dedicated volunteer with the Relay for Life in Tillsonburg, and in 2009 she received a recognition certificate from the Town of Tillsonburg for her volunteer contributions to the community. In 2012 she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubliee Medal for her contributions to Canada. Sonja was a long-standing member of the Goshen Baptist Church family, serving in many different rolls over the years. No matter what Sonja volunteered with she dedicated her time whole heartedly to it. She will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held
on Sunday September 10, 2023
at 2 p.m. at the Goshen Baptist Church,
385 2nd Concession Rd. NTR,
Tillsonburg, Ontario.
Memorial donations to the Goshen Baptist Church are most appreciated.
Wareing Cremation Services, 346 Simcoe St. Tillsonburg has been entrusted with Final Arrangements. Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca
My deepest sympathy to Sonja’s family. I got to know Sonja through CPS and I always found her to be a lovely kind, and caring person. I am sure she will be sorely missed, may her memory be a blessing.
What a successful and fulfilling life your mom had! I am sorry for your loss and send strength and love ❤️
My sincerest condolences to Raymond, Serena and family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim and Michelle
We have fond memories of the LaRose family back in Port Royal.
Our prayers are with Raymond and family during your loss.
Elaine & Jake
Sonia was a wonderful friend I am going to miss her very much. All the times that we talked her wit always was there and we had something to laugh about. Sonia loved her family very much and I am so sorry for your loss
Serena and family. Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May you find comfort in the memories you share. Our condolences to you and your family.
Raymond and family, our sincere sympathy at this time of Sonja’s passing, we had such nice chats at Tops, will miss her, my dear classmate.
Our condolences to all the family.
Raymond and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Sonja’s passing. We will miss her though we rarely saw her. May memories of her bring you comfort. She will stay in your hearts forever.
Sonja will always be remembered as one of our main girls through all of our Relay for Life events! No matter how much was going on and there was always lots going on she would greet you with the biggest smile and find a solution to your challenge … no problem!! I’m so sorry to hear of her passing and my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. She definitely will be missed but she has left her mark on this community and will always be remembered with a smile. Love you Sonja